Albuquerque Civic Plaza

In a Nutshell

Vortex produces one of Shakespeare's best-known comedies, and one of his best-known dramas

The Fine Print

Expiration varies.Limit 8 per person. Valid only for option purchased. Redeem day of show for a ticket at venue. Must show valid ID matching name on Groupon at Albuquerque Civic Plaza. Refundable only on day of purchase. Discount reflects The Vortex Theater's current ticket prices-price may differ on day of the event. Doors open 1 hour before showtime. For ADA seating, call box office promptly upon receipt of voucher - availability is limited.Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.

The value of this deal is based on regular ticket prices and doesn’t reflect student, senior, or military discounts. On July 3, teens between ages 13 and 19 are admitted free.

Ticketing Options

$6 for a Thursday performance (up to $10 value)

$9 for a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday performance (up to $15 value)

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

“Lord, what fools these mortals be!” So speaks Puck, the mischievous sprite responsible for much of the cheery mayhem in Shakespeare’s beloved comedy. Over the course of one moonlit night in an enchanted forest, four mortals fall in and out of passionate love, two powerful fairy rulers spar, and one hapless would-be actor becomes a donkey unable to effectively emote.

Romeo and Juliet

“Two households, both alike in dignity, / in fair Verona, where we lay our scene, / from ancient grudge break to new mutiny, / where civil blood makes civil hands unclean.” So opens Romeo and Juliet, perhaps Shakespeare’s most famous tragedy and a timeless warning to grudge-bearing elders and impetuous youth alike. The Capulets and the Montagues have been battling for generations, but a chance encounter and instant connection between their scions, Romeo and Juliet, leads to reconciliation under the most tragic circumstances possible. After the famous balcony scene, an unforgettable vignette that descends into an argument about the meaning of the word “wherefore,” the lovers struggle against the fate their families have drawn for them, only to fall victim to their adolescent temerity. An immortal tale that takes on more dimensions with every new adaptation, Romeo and Juliet has inspired countless stories of star-crossed lovers, from West Side Story to High School Musical.